Quote:On topic..I do like the Lions and wish you all the best this year d6 i do love seeing stafford sling in to Calvin and it's good to see Stafford looking as comfortable throwing to other receivers this year.

 

Thanks,  Dockerill91.

 

 

You make an excellent point regarding Matthew Stafford being comfortable throwing to other receivers.    For the most part this season,   Stafford has not forced the action.    He's taking what the Defense is giving him.    One of the few times that Stafford tried to do too much was a 3rd Down throw in the 4th QTR in Chicago the other day.   Stafford tried to connect with Calvin Johnson between defenders instead of taking the close to sure thing check down throw to RB Joique Bell.    The end result is Stafford overthrew Megatron and S Chris Conte came down with an interception.   That directly led to 3 points for the Bears.   

 

Having mentioned that play,  Matthew Stafford did a great job putting it behind him.  Like usually is the case with Stafford,  he plays at a very high level when the game is on the line.   Stafford's throws on the TD drive that made the score 21-13 illustrate his excellent ability and him being a clutch player.   W/o question,  Stafford is the best Lions QB since at least the 1950's.   While the Lions Offensive Line has done a great job protecting Stafford this season,  except in the loss at Green Bay,   Stafford's quick release,  pocket presence,   and awareness of situations has contributed greatly to Stafford only being sacked 10 times in the first 9 games.

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